I'm from North Carolina, and I stand here humbled, honored, and proud to place in nomination for the office of vice-president of the United States of America, my friend and my senator from the great state of North Carolina: John Edwards.

There has to be life after the Charlotte Mayor's office.

In my wildest dreams, I never would have thought we'd come to the point where were talking about the re-election of a black president.

John Edwards comes from working folk, just like me. John Edwards worked hard and excelled to get his education, just like me.

One thing we've talked a lot about, even in the first leadership meeting, was, what's the purpose of our leadership team? The framework we came up with is the notion that our purpose is to bring clarity, alignment and intensity.

I don't think of myself as a leader. I am, but I don't think of myself that way. I'm not trying to belittle what I do, but I think of myself as a dancer first. I'll always be a dancer.

There are no perfect leaders.

MS Dhoni is a massive influence on the team. He is a living legend in the dressing room and an ornament to the game.